Abstract
In this study, UFG (ultrafine-grained) structure formed through ECAR (equal-channel angular rolling) process has been studied by methods of electron microscopy. The microstructure, mechanical properties and microhardness were investigated in OFHC (oxygen free high conductivity) copper after 1st–13th passes. The interpretation of microstructure changes was performed using a model which describes mechanism of UFG structures formation. It was found that ECAR is a tool used for the purpose of achieving significant structural refinement resulting in a final grain size d∼400nm. Moreover, this method provides such specific structural changes which have highly advantageous influence on mechanical properties (yield stress, ultimate tensile strength, reduction of area) as well as microhardness.
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